Scientists now know that while we snooze, our brains help solidify the memories we made during the day. In this Special Feature, we investigate whether simple techniques might help improve memory ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

Memory formation, storage, and retrieval are fundamental processes that define who we are and how we interact with the world. At the cellular level, these processes rely on specialized neurons called ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Do you often lie in bed for hours but can’t sleep? You’re not alone. One in ...

Chronic sleep deprivation affects one in five adults globally and I’m one of them. It’s odd admitting that, considering my job is to help other people sleep well. But I’ve been sleep deprived for ...

Doctors and scientists have long been touting the benefits of sleep for the brain and body. It’s true—sleep is an essential part of maintaining overall well-being. When you are well rested, your mood ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Judy Stone focuses her writing on infectious diseases. While women are said to sleep a bit longer than men, their sleep ...

Sleeping, breathing and drinking water sounds easy, right? Well, many of us aren't doing these daily tasks effectively, one expert says. Michael Breus, clinical psychologist and author of "Sleep Drink ...